Great Feast of the Holy Ghost under way in Fall River

The Police Department advises the public that there will be a large parade and procession during the annual celebration of the Great Holy Ghost Feast of New England.

The Herald News

The Police Department advises the public that there will be a large parade and procession during the annual celebration of the Great Holy Ghost Feast of New England.

Lt. Charles J. Cullen, commanding officer of the feast detail, recommends that businesses, motorists and residents in the area of Kennedy Park on South Main Street to plan ahead and make necessary arrangements for the weekend.

On Saturday, Aug. 25, starting at 10:30 a.m., a large parade will march from Ponta Delgada Boulevard, including Columbia Street, then South Main Street to Kennedy Park, for about four hours. Cullen advises motorists to expect traffic congestion from the Bedford/Central streets area to Globe Corners and Bay Street to Plymouth Avenue. He recommends that motorists traveling in the South End during the parade to use Plymouth Avenue and avoid traveling near Kennedy Park.

On Aug, 26, starting at 2 p.m., a large procession will march from Kennedy Park along South Main Street to Columbia Street, then to Broadway and ending at Bradford Avenue and South Main Street, for about four hours. Cullen advises motorists to expect traffic congestion in the area of Kennedy Park. He also recommends that residents living in the inside perimeter of the procession route, if traveling during the procession, they must have their vehicle outside of the perimeter before 2 p.m. and will not be able to return until about 6 p.m.

More information may be obtained by calling Cullen at 508-676-8511, extension 173.

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